Jeffrey Kelly

The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance application to permit the development of an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reductions to lot width, lot area, and interior side yard setbacks.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the uncontested appeal, finding that the proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Official Plan, and meets the four tests for minor variances under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Appellant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of consent and minor variance applications to sever and create four lots for long semi-detached dwellings.

The Tribunal heard uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposal supports residential intensification, is compatible with the neighbourhood character, and meets the four tests for minor variances under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, authorized the variances, and granted provisional consents subject to agreed-upon conditions.